Cabernet Franc Carnival is back at Avontuur on 18 May 2019

The 2019 Cabernet Franc Carnival takes place on Saturday, 18 May from 11h00-16h00 at scenic Avontuur Estate between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Twenty of South Africa’s most passionate producers of this fascinating varietal will offer their wines for tasting and sale at the event.

Good wine and food go together. Over and above enjoying the day with fellow Cab Franc fans, the great views from the lawns of Avontuur Estate and the yummy food from the Avontuur Estate Restaurant are integral to the festival. Visitors always love the eats from a carefully curated selection of food truck. This year local favourite Ishushu Pizza’s will be on hand and newcomer Great Grub will be presenting beef sliders, veggie burgers , quinoa & butternut salad, pork belly/pulled beef taco’s and chicken and pork spring rolls.

The interactive tutored tastings of the 2019 Cab Franc Challenge Top 6 wines is an integral part of the Carnival and is often the only place to taste these winning wines due to small volumes produced. The tastings are presented by convenor of the judging panel, Christine Rudman. Tickets cost R150 pp extra and only 20 seats per session are available at 11h30, 13h00 and 14h30.